Buchanan, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Henry County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
118 Population 112/sq mi density
$213,100 Home Value $290,434 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buchanan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation504 ft (154 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates36.4340°N, 88.2028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.81"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 149 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 146 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 136 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 86 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 118 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 119 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 117 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 110 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 116 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 90 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 96 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 111 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 136 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 99 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 119 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 87 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 114 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 148 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

526 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 110 fatalities, 1,401 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 84 km 57
May 5, 1999 EF4 99 km 3
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 94 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 66 km 3
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 24 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 37 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 98 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 67 km 4
May 10, 2016 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 85 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 47 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 21 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 33 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 32 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 60 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 30 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 63 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 25 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 66 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 39 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.1 in

Buchanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.8").

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